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  • BREAKING: Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    BREAKING: Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    Walt Disney World has raised the cost of most of its annual passes, according to the park’s website.

    Prices for annual passes increased overnight, just a few months after the last time they were increased in June ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge back in August.

    Take a look below at the new prices:

    • Platinum Plus: $1295 (previously $1219)
    • Platinum: $1195 (previously $1119)
    • Gold (Florida residents and DVC members only): $719 (previously $699)

    Florida residents only:

    • Silver: $539 (previously $519)
    • Weekday Select Pass: $369 (previously $349)
    • EPCOT After 4 pass: $319 (previously $304)

    There’s some good news for Florida residents though, the Platinum and Platinum Plus passes remained the same at $899 and $999. The Theme Park Select Pass also remained the same at $439.

  • Get a Message from Mickey Mouse After Your Disney World Vacation in Play Disney Parks App

    Get a Message from Mickey Mouse After Your Disney World Vacation in Play Disney Parks App

    It’s always hard to say “see ya real soon” on your departure day. But now, many guests will have a magical message from Mickey Mouse to look forward to after they return home!

    Following a 3-night or longer stay at a Disney Resort hotel in 2020, keep your eyes on your mailbox for a newly created letter thanking you for your visit.

    On it, you’ll find a QR code that unlocks a hidden screen in the Play Disney Parks mobile app, which offers all sorts of interactive fun and games for family and friends before, during, and in this case, after your visit. The QR code will bring to life an engaging animation in the app featuring your pal, Mickey Mouse, who will appear right before your eyes through a special augmented reality (AR) effect. Check out a sneak peek below!

    Afterward, you’ll also earn an exclusive “Thanks for the Magic” digital achievement in the app.

    Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play, the Play Disney Parks app continues to be enhanced with new ways to enjoy and celebrate the parks – from activating physical show effects and playing in-queue games to becoming a Disney trivia master, earning ride achievements and finding official Disney Parks playlists through Apple Music.

  • New Artist’s Palette Minnie Ears spotted at Disney World

    New Artist’s Palette Minnie Ears spotted at Disney World

    If you’re an artist, you are going to love the new Artist’s Palette Minnie Ears we just spotted at Disney World!

    They feature a painter’s palette with little Mickey heads in the colors of the rainbow, and two crisscrossed paint brushes.

    The ears look like a watercolor painting in progress with some classic Disney characters like the White Rabbit, Dumbo, Pinocchio, Mr. Toad, Peter Pan, and Sorcerer Mickey as you can see below:

    These ears retail for $29.99 plus tax. They would be perfect to wear to Epcot for the International Festival of the Arts, or to The Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Animal Kingdom.

    Click here to learn more about the Animation Experience, where you can draw your own Disney character.
    Contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations to start planning your next Disney vacation.

  • Disney Animatronic’s Hand Falls Off Mid-Show at Magic Kingdom

    Disney Animatronic’s Hand Falls Off Mid-Show at Magic Kingdom

    An animatronic character of Disney World’s Carousel of Progress attraction reportedly had its hand fall off in the middle of the show according to a recent Reddit post.

    “John’s hand fell off during our show,” anonymous user ColtsMcgree wrote alongside a photo of the animatronic — named “John” — missing his right hand during the 1900s portion of the rotating theater attraction.

    In the photo listed as “not suitable for work”, the animatronic figure’s hand can be seen off to the right of him, on the floor as you can see in the post below:

    John’s hand fell off during our show. from r/WaltDisneyWorld

    No other technical issues were reported by the visitor, but this isn’t the first time something has gone awry at the Carousel of Progress in recent months. Back in December, a guest had to be dragged off after they climbed onto the stage and damaged one of the props before lying down on stage.

  • Ellen Show Looking for Disney World Proposals

    Ellen Show Looking for Disney World Proposals

    Did you have a magical marriage proposal at “The Most Magical Place on Earth”? Ellen DeGeneres wants to see your proposals at Walt Disney World!

    From flash mobs to character surprises, to the fireworks show! You can send them a video of your marriage proposal, and they might feature you and your “happily ever after” in a montage!

    The search ends in two weeks, so get yours in while there is time. Click here for details on how to submit.

  • Baby Zebra Born at Walt Disney World Resort

    Baby Zebra Born at Walt Disney World Resort

    The folks over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are seeing stripes today!  The park has just announced the birth of a Hartmann’s zebra foal.

    On Jan. 21, the yet-to-be-named Hartmann’s zebra foal was born to mom Prima under the care of the West Savanna team. This moment marks a milestone for the park as it is the first time this vulnerable zebra species has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Weighing in at about 65 pounds, the foal was standing and walking within 30 minutes of birth.

    This little one is doing well and bonding backstage with his mom. Much of the time, he is nursing, napping and starting to play and explore his mom’s hay. When he’s ready, he will be introduced in stages to the other zebras and then join the herd as they go out onto the savanna.

    These zebra births mark another success for Disney’s animal care experts and the Species Survival Plan, a program through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that helps ensure a diverse, healthy population of threatened and endangered species.

  • New Rooftop Character Dining Experience Now at Disney World

    New Rooftop Character Dining Experience Now at Disney World

    Start your morning with breakfast at this beautiful rooftop restaurant offering an exclusive character dining experience in Topolino’s Terrace at Riviera Resort.

    The prix fixe menu offers delicious choices to please everyone in the family. While enjoying breakfast and the bird’s eye views, meet some of your favorite Disney Friends for a perfect photo and autograph opportunity!

    You may find yourself mingling with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck—stylishly dressed from head to toe in outfits unique to Topolino’s Terrace as you can see below:

    Daisy the ballerina
    Minnie the poet
    Donald the sculptor
    Mickey the painter

    Breakfast begins with fresh pastries—delicious Danish, croissants, blueberry scones, or Epi bread—a rustic pull-apart baguette shaped like a wheat stalk. Your choice of entrées follows: Quiche Gruyère with house-made pancetta, Sour Cream Waffle, Wood-fired Butchers Steak, Smoked Salmon, Spiced Sausage Hash, Two Eggs Any Style, plant-based “Egg” Omelet and more. Whichever you select, breakfast in this charming café is an enchanting way to start your day. Take a look below at the yummy delights:

    Pastries with 3 spreads of strawberry jam, Nutella, and honey butter.
    Sour cream waffles

    Of course it’s almost impossible to leave without stopping for a perfect souvenir from your experience. Who wouldn’t want one or more of these specially marked Riviera Resort plush dolls to take home as a reminder of such a magical start of the day.

    $21.99
  • Drew Barrymore Visits with Minnie Mouse at Walt Disney World Resort

    Drew Barrymore Visits with Minnie Mouse at Walt Disney World Resort

    Actress Drew Barrymore recently vacationed with her family at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

    During her visit to Magic Kingdom Park, she posed for a photo with our very own Minnie Mouse!

    For Disney, she voiced Chloe in the 2008 Disney comedy film, Beverly Hills Chihuahua. She has also cohosted some Disney TV specials in the 1980s, including Epcot Center: The Opening Celebration (alongside Danny Kaye) and Disneyland’s 30th Anniversary Celebration (alongside John Forsythe). She also played Casey Roberts in the 1995 Touchstone Pictures film, Mad Love and appeared in the Bill Nye the Science Guy episodes about flowers and life cycles.

    Now is a fantastic time to visit Walt Disney World Resort, as the Most Magical Place on Earth experiences its most significant period of growth in the past two decades, including spectacular new attractions and returning seasonal favorites planned throughout 2020.

    Magic Kingdom Park offers your family unlimited enchantment with classic, fan-favorite attractions and spectacular entertainment, such as the must-see fireworks-and-projection show “Happily Ever After” or the “Move It! Shake It! MouskeDance It! Street Party.”

  • Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa is All the Buzz at Disney World

    Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa is All the Buzz at Disney World

    If you like a good mimosa with breakfast then you’ll love the Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa available at Ale & Compass Restaurant located in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Disney World.

    On the menu its known as Agua Fresca Libation and it’s made with Paul Cheneau Cava with Agua Fresca Strawberry and Hibiscus and costs $12.

    This hidden gem has been on the menu since Ale & Compass Restaurant opened in 2017 and it goes great with the amazing breakfast buffet offered at the restaurant. Take a look below for a break down of the ingredients and a close look at the buffet:

    Agua Fresca: A sweet and refreshing fruit drink made with only 4 ingredients. A refreshing blend of strawberries, water, sugar, and lime juice is a great light alternative to the traditional orange juice made mimosa.

    Paul Cheneau Cava: The sparkling Cava actually comes from Spain, however, the name fits, as it is surprisingly champagne-like. A fine pale yellow in color, with golden highlights, it offers complex yellow and spice fruit, along with pinpoint bubbles and subtle biscuity notes. For the money, Paul Cheneau can’t be beat.

    The New England-inspired eatery boasts a seafood-focused menu however, guests can find a number of additional non-seafood options as you can see below:

    At Ale & Compass Restaurant you can drop anchor for Eastern Seaboard eats that the whole crew will love and start the day with hearty breakfast dishes—including omelets, dark chocolate waffle, salted caramel-apple French toast or a protein bowl. Or, enjoy lighter fare, like fruit smoothies.

  • FastPass+ Finally Coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney World

    FastPass+ Finally Coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney World

    Been waiting to fly the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy?” Guests can now reserve Fastpasses for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 

    FastPass+ reservations for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run are available in the My Disney Experience app for those planning visits on or after Feb. 19.

    Similar to other theme park offerings, when making FastPass+ plans for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can select between either Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run or Slinky Dog Dash (pending availability). Then, they can add additional experiences to plans, including Toy Story Mania, Alien Swirling Saucers, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Fantasmic! and more.  

    Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run combines immersive storytelling with interactive gameplay and makes guests the protagonist of their own Star Wars adventure! When it’s time for the mission to begin, guests will be assigned one of three critical roles: Pilots, Gunners and Flight Engineers. The goal is to smuggle goods while avoiding any unnecessary entanglements. 

    Also, please note that during this grand opening period of Disney’s popular new attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, they will continue to operate a virtual queue, but they may transition to FastPass+ in the future.